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RUGBY LEAGUE: There's a shuffle in the playing ranks at the Sunshine Coast Falcons, with the recruitment of a talented half and the departure of an influential forward among the many changes at Sunshine Coast Stadium.

The state league club's CEO and former State of Origin player Chris Flannery has been in heavy talks with a string of players as the unit looks to build on its impressive 2016 campaign.

And it's in the halves and in the front-row where Flannery has focused.

The club has signed ex-Bulldogs under-20 captain and Easts Tigers ball-player Guy Hamilton and Ipswich Jets halfback Haydan Lipp, as cover for its best player this season in Ryley Jacks, who recently signed with NRL affiliate Melbourne Storm.

Jacks could still lace up for the Falcons when he's not required by the Storm but the side needs back-up.

"I'm excited to see what Guy will bring to the team,” he said.

"He's a pretty good-sized half and still growing and I'm pretty sure Trigger (coach Craig Ingebrigtsen) is going to get the best out of him.”

Either could partner consistent pivot Alex Bishop, who was the first Falcon to re-sign.

With long-serving Ryan Hansen recently announcing his retirement and with Tui Kamikamica signing for the Storm, the Falcons are searching for front rowers.

Matt Mizzi, a former Wests Tigers junior, and Storm under-20s player Blake Mara have signed on but Flannery is in discussions with other props as well.